Which PA programs fit your current profile and goals? Instead of spending weeks cross-referencing spreadsheets, GPA minimums, prerequisite coursework, and PCE requirements, use Match AI to compare your recorded information with published program data. Start with a free planning score and recorded-requirement checks, then optionally unlock a personalized ranked list with reasons, flags, deadlines, and costs. These results support application planning; they do not predict admission.

356accredited programs tracked
68verified fields per program
17,863data points behind your match
Oct 9, 2026current feed checked

ⓘ We review program information on a rolling basis, prioritizing changes that affect application planning. Check the source dates and any flagged unknowns or conflicts on each profile, and confirm requirements with the program before applying.

ⓘ Why this count differs from ARC-PA's: we list every campus you can actually apply to, while ARC-PA counts a program with distant campuses as a single program. We also leave out programs that are teaching out and no longer accepting new applicants.

🩺 PA Program Match AI

Stop guessing where to apply. Paste your stats and preferences — our AI compares your profile to PA School Finder’s program data for a free planning preview. The full ranked report is an optional paid unlock, with 12 months of Applicant Toolkit Plus included.

✅ Every accredited U.S. PA program 🔬 Data verified from ARC-PA & program sites 🔒 Private — results stored anonymously 🩺 Built by Stephen Pasquini, PA-C
1 · Paste your statsGPA, patient care hours, where you want to live — a transcript, a résumé, or just a sentence.
2 · Get your free reportA planning score and recorded-requirement checks—not an admissions prediction.
3 · Unlock your school listChoose the paid report when you’re ready. Keep your schools, answers and next steps in the included Toolkit Plus.
optional: upload a .txt or .pdf transcript (PDFs are read in your browser)

Confirm or add your key stats (these override anything in the paste)

Experience hours (programs count these very differently — splitting them out matters)

💡 PCE vs HCE trips up more applicants than anything else. Scribing is usually healthcare experience, not patient care — and many programs only count the latter toward their minimum.

Prerequisites (optional — but this is where most applicants get tripped up)

🔒 Privacy: don't include your SSN or other ID numbers (we auto-redact SSN patterns anyway). We extract only academic info to run your match; your results are stored under an anonymous code for 30 days, then deleted.

Match scores are guidance based on published program data (verified from ARC-PA and each program's official pages) — not an admissions prediction or guarantee. Always confirm requirements directly with programs before applying. Questions? Email [email protected] — we're happy to help, and refunds are no-hassle within 7 days.

PA School Match AI — Frequently Asked Questions

How does the PA Program Match AI work?
Paste your transcript, stats, and preferences (or just describe yourself). Our AI extracts your GPA, science GPA, patient care hours, and goals, then compares them against verified data on every accredited U.S. PA program. You instantly get a free competitiveness report; a one-time unlock reveals your full ranked school list sorted into Safety, Target, and Reach.
How many PA programs does this cover, and why is that number different from ARC-PA's?
All 356 accredited U.S. programs that are open to applicants. ARC-PA publishes a slightly smaller number because it counts a program with distant campuses as one program, while we list every campus you can actually apply to separately — and because we leave out programs that are teaching out and no longer accepting applicants. Nothing is missing; the two counts are measuring different things.
What GPA do I need to get into PA school?
Most PA programs set a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and the average accepted student is typically in the 3.5–3.7 range. But minimums and averages vary widely by program — the match tool shows you exactly which programs your current GPA qualifies for.
Can I get into PA school with a 3.0 GPA or lower?
It's harder, but genuinely possible. Some accredited programs have lower stated minimums, weigh recent coursework or heavy patient care experience more, or review applications holistically. The tool shows which programs you're eligible for today — and for programs you don't yet qualify for, it tells you exactly what's missing so you have a roadmap, not a rejection.
How many PA schools should I apply to?
Most successful applicants apply to 8–12 programs balanced across Safety, Target, and Reach tiers. That's exactly how your unlocked match list is organized, so you can build a smart application list instead of guessing.
Do sponsored or featured programs get ranked higher?
No. Programs can pay to be featured elsewhere on PA School Finder, but the paid match tool never reads that field — there is a comment in the scoring code saying so, precisely so nobody quietly changes it later. Your ranking is your stats against published program data, and nothing else.
What do I get free, and what does the paid unlock include?
Free: your competitiveness planning score (0–100) and recorded-requirement checks, including how many programs your current profile appears eligible for. The one-time unlock (no subscription) includes every matched program ranked and scored, your suggested 10-school Blueprint, “what unlocks what” gap analysis, printable PDF, downloadable spreadsheet, re-runs, and 12 months of Applicant Toolkit Plus. Match source results remain available for 30 days.
Is my transcript kept private?
Yes. PDFs are read inside your browser (the file itself is never uploaded), SSN-like patterns are automatically redacted, and only academic information is extracted. Results are stored under an anonymous code for 30 days, then deleted.
How current is the PA program data?
We review program information on a rolling basis, prioritizing changes that affect application planning. Check the source dates and any flagged unknowns or conflicts on each profile, and confirm requirements with the program before applying.
What if I'm not happy with my results?
No-hassle refunds within 7 days — just email [email protected]. We'd rather you succeed than keep your money.